The Tall Ships Race is held every summer and around 70 - 100 ships take part. This year the final leg ends in Hartlepool on the North East coast (about 1/2 hour away from us). The ships will begin to arrive on Friday 6th August and must be in by Hartlepool Quay by noon on Saturday 7th. The leave on Tuesday 10th August and in between there is a varied programme of events taking place.

For more information visit www.hartlepooltallships2010.co.uk or www.thisishartlepool.co.uk